Also known as: Joao [Pedro]
Joao Pedro — Chelsea striker who won Premier League Player of the Month in August 2026 after scoring twice and providing two assists in his opening three matches.
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Joy Online
… Chelsea, however, gradually settled into the contest and looked dangerous on the counterattack, relying on the pace of João Pedro in transition. …
Antoine Semenyo scores winner as Man City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win 2026 FA CupJoy Online
… Other key topics included the sale of star player Alexander Isak to Liverpool and the club’s difficulty in replacing a forward who scored 27 goals last season after failing with bids for Hugo Ekitike and Joao Pedro, among others. …
Eddie Howe set to stay in charge of Newcastle after summitJoy Online
… As Chelsea took control, Joao Pedro struck the foot of the post before Leeds finally forced their way into contention after the break. …
Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man CityJordan Henderson scored his first two Chelsea goals to help the club to a dominant victory over Bournemouth, with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers also scoring. Bournemouth remain winless in the Premier League under new manager Marco Rose.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Henderson scored his first two Chelsea goals to help the club to a dominant victory over Bournemouth, with Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers also scoring. Bournemouth remain winless in the Premier League under new manager Marco Rose.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Cole Palmer has signed a new Chelsea contract on improved terms until 2034, extending his existing agreement by one year. The 24-year-old England international is now among the Premier League's longest-contracted players, alongside Erling Haaland and Chelsea teammates Joao Pedro and Geovany Quenda.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has withdrawn from Brazil's upcoming friendlies against Australia and India due to injury. Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli has been called up as his replacement.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said striker Joao Pedro is stylistically similar to his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema and rates him at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland. Joao Pedro, 24, won the Premier League's Player of the Month on Friday after scoring twice and providing two assists in his first three games of the season.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 4–2 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Romeo Lavia scored his first Chelsea goal within four minutes, and further goals from Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, and Cole Palmer secured the win despite Brighton's second-half rally.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Danny Welbeck scored on his debut as Chelsea defeated Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round, with Enzo Fernandez left out of the squad amid reports of talks with Manchester City. Manager Alonso stated the omission was his decision, citing the specific fixture and upcoming Brighton match.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso marked his first match as Chelsea manager with a 3-2 victory over Fulham, with Joao Pedro scoring within 31 seconds and Morgan Rogers adding a goal on his debut. Despite two errors from Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez, Alonso's side held on in a chaotic west London derby.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cole Palmer scored and assisted as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut as manager ended with a 3–2 Premier League win at Fulham, their first opening-day victory since 2022–23.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Enzo Fernandez was booed by sections of Chelsea supporters when he appeared as a substitute in a 3-1 pre-season win against Real Sociedad, a day after Chelsea's transfer deadline passed with failed moves to Real Madrid and Manchester City. Manager Xabi Alonso showed backing for Fernandez by having Reece James pass him the armband when leaving the field, though the crowd reaction remained mixed.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro scoring twice and Moises Caicedo adding the third. The win came after successive defeats to Tottenham and Juventus under new manager Xabi Alonso.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager ended in a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick. The performance highlighted contrasting striker form: 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev impressed with the opening goal, while Liam Delap again struggled and could be sold as Chelsea pursues talks with Danny Welbeck.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players alongside their existing model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The move reflects Chelsea's shift toward signing experienced players rather than relying solely on their traditional model of acquiring young talent.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea are negotiating with Brighton to sign 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck, who scored 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season. The Blues are seeking experience as part of a shift in their recruitment strategy, though Welbeck's current contract runs until the end of 2026-27.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Chelsea player Craig Burley raised concerns about Neymar Jr's capacity to impact Brazil following his substitute appearance in a 3-0 victory over Scotland on June 24, saying the star "appeared quite sluggish and out of sync" despite being the nation's top goalscorer with 79 goals in 129 matches.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Carlo Ancelotti addressed journalists in Miami ahead of Brazil's World Cup match against Scotland on Wednesday. Brazilian media focused on Ancelotti's plans to deploy star players including Neymar and Vinicius Jnr to help Brazil end its 24-year wait for a World Cup title, with the last victory coming in the United States in 1994.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second 2026 World Cup group match, with goals from Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Jr before half-time, but registered no shots on target in the second half while Haiti had seven attempts, prompting questions about when the best version of Brazil will appear in the tournament.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have rejected several approaches for 20-year-old defender Josh Acheampong and given him "untouchable" status, placing him alongside academy graduates Cole Palmer and Joao Felix. Arsenal, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth have been monitoring the situation.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, finishing seventh and securing a place in the Europa League. Chelsea finished tenth and failed to qualify for Europe, with defender Wesley Fofana's two yellow cards in quick succession resulting in the club's eighth red card of the league season.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo scored in the 70th minute to give Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the 2026 FA Cup final at Wembley, securing City's eighth FA Cup crown.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead the club into next season after talks with the Saudi Arabian leadership. The 48-year-old, appointed in November 2021, faced difficult questions in a presentation to owners and the board but has felt their support this week as the club looks to bounce back after a difficult campaign that included 16 Premier League defeats.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Enzo Fernandez's first-half header gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues to an FA Cup final against Manchester City on 16 May under interim manager Calum McFarlane.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →